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Sensata Technologies HoldingST -1.96%77 PE Ratio (TTM) is 69.88 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 179% above its 10-year median of 25.06. GuruFocus rates ST with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,665 Hardware companies, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks worse than 78.44% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Sensata Technologies Holding's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 0.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, Sensata Technologies Holding's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 86.70% per year. The lowest was -15.50% per year. And the median was 3.80% per year.
Sensata Technologies Holding (NYSE:ST) PE Ratio (TTM) Explanation
The PE Ratio (TTM) can be viewed as the number of years it takes for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. For example, if a company earns $2 a share per year, and the stock is traded at $30, the PE Ratio (TTM) is 15. Therefore it takes 15 years for the company to earn back the $30 you paid for its stock, assuming the earnings stays constant over the next 15 years.
In real business, earnings never stay constant. If a company can grow its earnings, it takes fewer years for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. If a company's earnings decline it takes more years. As a shareholder, you want the company to earn back the price you pay as soon as possible. Therefore, lower P/E stocks are more attractive than higher P/E stocks so long as the PE Ratio (TTM) is positive. Also for stocks with the same PE Ratio (TTM), the one with faster growth business is more attractive.
If a company loses money, the PE Ratio (TTM) becomes meaningless.
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio (TTM) divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a PE Ratio (TTM) equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 10.
Because the PE Ratio (TTM) measures how long it takes to earn back the price you pay, the PE Ratio (TTM) can be applied to the stocks across different industries. That is why it is the one of the most important and widely used indicators for the valuation of stocks.
Investors need to be aware that the PE Ratio (TTM) can be misleading a lot of times, especially when the underlying business is cyclical and unpredictable. As Peter Lynch pointed out, cyclical businesses have higher profit margins at the peaks of the business cycles. Their earnings are high and PE Ratio (TTM)s are artificially low. It is usually a bad idea to buy a cyclical business when the PE Ratio (TTM) is low. A better ratio to identify the time to buy a cyclical businesses is the PS Ratio .
PE Ratio (TTM) can also be affected by non-recurring-items such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio (TTM).
Sensata Technologies Holding PE Ratio (TTM) Related Terms
Sensata Technologies Holding PE Ratio (TTM) Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sensata Technologies Holding's PE Ratio (TTM), along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio (TTM) data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sensata Technologies Holding PE Ratio (TTM) vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sensata Technologies Holding's PE Ratio (TTM) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sensata Technologies Holding's PE Ratio (TTM) falls into.
Sensata Technologies Holding PE Ratio (TTM) Calculation
The PE Ratio (TTM), or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). It is the most widely used ratio in the valuation of stocks.
Sensata Technologies Holding's Share Price of today is $41.93.
Sensata Technologies Holding's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.60.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
There are at least three kinds of PE Ratio (TTM)s used by different investors. They are Trailing Twelve Month PE Ratio (TTM) or PE Ratio (TTM) (TTM), Forward PE Ratio, or PE Ratio without NRI. A new PE Ratio (TTM) based on inflation-adjusted normalized PE Ratio (TTM) is called Shiller PE Ratio, after Yale professor Robert Shiller.
In the calculation of PE Ratio (TTM), the earnings per share used are the earnings per share over the past 12 months. For Forward PE Ratio, the earnings are the expected earnings for the next twelve months. In the case of PE Ratio without NRI, the reported earnings less the non-recurring items are used.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) has a PE Ratio (TTM) of 69.88 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on Sensata Technologies Holding and its competitors. This is 179% above median its historical median of 25.06. Over the past decade, Sensata Technologies Holding's PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 12.03 to 1,017.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #1306 out of 1665 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is Sensata Technologies Holding's PE Ratio (TTM) too high?
Sensata Technologies Holding's current PE Ratio (TTM) of 69.88 is 179% above median its 10-year median of 25.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.03 to a high of 1,017.50. The Hardware industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 27.08. Sensata Technologies Holding's value of 69.88 is 158.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #1306 out of 1665 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sensata Technologies Holding has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensata Technologies Holding's PE Ratio (TTM) compare to NOVT and ESE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #1306 out of 1665 companies for PE Ratio (TTM). This places Sensata Technologies Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 27.08. Sensata Technologies Holding's value of 69.88 is 158.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sensata Technologies Holding's own PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 12.03 to 1,017.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.06 vs. the industry median of 27.08, Sensata Technologies Holding has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PE Ratio (TTM) for a Hardware company?
The median PE Ratio (TTM) among Hardware companies is 27.08, based on 1,665 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PE Ratio (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PE Ratio (TTM) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sensata Technologies Holding's current PE Ratio (TTM) of 69.88 is 158.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PE Ratio (TTM) mean?
A high PE Ratio (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on Sensata Technologies Holding and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PE Ratio (TTM) is 27.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sensata Technologies Holding's current PE Ratio (TTM) is 69.88, which is 179% above median its own 10-year median of 25.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sensata Technologies Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.35, compared to a current price of $41.93 — trading 22.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PE Ratio (TTM) is 69.88, which is 179% above median its 10-year median of 25.06 and 158.1% above the Hardware industry median of 27.08. Sensata Technologies Holding's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PE Ratio (TTM) calculated?
PE Ratio (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sensata Technologies Holding (ST), the current PE Ratio (TTM) is 69.88 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensata Technologies Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.93 is trading 22.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.35.
GuruFocus considers Sensata Technologies Holding to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ST:
PE Ratio (TTM): 69.88 (179% above median its 10-year median of 25.06)
GF Value™: $34.35 vs. price of $41.93 (22.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 158.1% above the Hardware median (#1306 of 1665)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sensata Technologies is a global supplier of sensors and electrical protection for transportation and industrial applications. Sensata sells a bevy of pressure, temperature, force, and position sensors into the automotive, heavy vehicle, industrial, heating, ventilation, and cooling, and aerospace markets. It also sells electrical protection products, like contactors and relays. The majority of the firm's revenue comes from the automotive market, where it focuses on bumper-in applications.
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